TL;DR
Texas requires TCEQ permit-by-rule registration ($100/vehicle) for C&D hauling. Major cities have their own requirements: Houston requires a $150,000 bond or $1M pollution liability.
What permits do I need to haul dumpsters in Texas?
Anyone transporting C&D waste to a Type IV MSW landfill must file TCEQ Form 20008 under the permit-by-rule provision in 30 TAC 330.7(c).[1] Registration fee is $100 per vehicle. Trip tickets (Form 20078) are required for each load.[1]
Hazardous waste and Class 1 industrial waste transporters must register with TCEQ under 30 TAC 335.6(d).[2]
Major city requirements
Houston requires a Solid/Special Waste Transporter Permit with a $150,000 permit bond or $1,000,000 pollution liability insurance.[3]
Austin requires a Private Hauler License per City Code §15-6, Article 3 with vehicle decals on both doors. Fines range from $100 to $2,000.[4]
Important
Texas's major cities each have their own franchise or licensing systems. Budget for separate permit processes in each city.
What insurance do I need in Texas?
| Coverage Type | Minimum Required |
|---|---|
| Commercial Auto Liability | $750,000 CSL (FMCSA minimum) |
| Workers' Compensation | Required for all employers |
Official References
| # | Resource | Agency | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TCEQ Private Waste Collection Registration | Texas Commission on Environmental Quality | website |
| 2 | TCEQ Industrial & Hazardous Waste Transporter Registration | Texas Commission on Environmental Quality | website |
| 3 | Houston Solid/Special Waste Transporter Permit | City of Houston | website |
| 4 | Austin Private Hauler License | City of Austin | website |